At a Glance
Median Income
$44,219
$24,534 per capita
Home Value
$46,800
Zillow: $111,621
Median Rent
$840/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
72.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
13.9% smoking rate
How Olton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Olton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Olton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Olton residents earn a median household income of $44,219 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,534. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 414 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Olton is $46,800 , 83% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,621. Median rent is $840/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
10.1% of adults in Olton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
72.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Olton has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,568
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,153/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,219
Per Capita$24,534
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$1,006M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,800
Rent$840
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$111,621
Housing Units758
Rent Burden28.2%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain19.0 in/yr
Elevation3,612 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+72.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute16 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Olton was founded in 1906.
The median home in Olton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.